Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, China
United States, California
Types
Babylon
Quercus lobata
Habitat
Lake margins, River side, Swamps, Waste areas
Semi desert, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
7-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Yellow green
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Rooted stem cutting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Don't prune in winter, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Caterpillars, Red blotch
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Headache, Sedative, Stomach pain
-
Part of Plant Used
Tree trunks
Bark, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Cattle Fodder, Used by tanners in tanning leather, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
SALIX babylonica f. tortuosa
QUERCUS lobata
Common Name
Corkscrew Willow
California Swamp Oak, California White Oak, Roble Oak, Valley Oak
In Hindi
पेंचकश विलो
घाटी ओक
In German
Korkenzieher-Weide
Tal Eiche
In French
Tire-bouchon Willow
Oak Valley
In Spanish
Tire-bouchon Willow
valle del roble
In Greek
τιρμπουσόν Willow
Valley Oak
In Portuguese
corkscrew salgueiro
vale Oak
In Polish
korkociąg Willow
Dolina Oak
In Latin
corkscrew Willow
Oak vallis
Order
Malpighiales
Fagales
Family
Salicaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Corkscrew Willow and Valley Oak
Season and care of Corkscrew Willow and Valley Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Corkscrew Willow and Valley Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Corkscrew Willow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Valley Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Corkscrew Willow is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Valley Oak is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Corkscrew Willow is Neutral and for Valley Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Corkscrew Willow and Valley Oak Physical Information
Corkscrew Willow and Valley Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Corkscrew Willow height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Valley Oak height is 1,650.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm. The color specification of Corkscrew Willow and Valley Oak are as follows:
Corkscrew Willow flower color: Yellow green
Corkscrew Willow leaf color: Green and Light Green
Valley Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Valley Oak leaf color: Green
Care of Corkscrew Willow and Valley Oak
Care of Corkscrew Willow and Valley Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Corkscrew Willow pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Valley Oak pruning is done Don't prune in winter, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove deadheads. In summer Corkscrew Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Valley Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.